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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.04, 452.68 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.04, 452.68 and 180.65 is: 249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.04 : 452.68 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.04/452.68 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.04x = 452.68 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.04x = 81,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,775.74/328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.29

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